June 2022:

New requirements for Iraq Company documents

The Embassy of Iraq have new requirements for all non shipping documents as below.

When submitting documents please enclose a separate letter with the following information:

• The name of the Irish company that has submitted the document
• The company’s address
• The name of the Director(s) of the company
• Their email and phone numbers

Commercial Powers of Attorney

A Director of the company must write and sign a letter verifying the authenticity of the power of attorney and the information above must also be included.

• Every Commercial invoice requires a Certificate of Origin.
• Documents require authentication by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
• Manufacturing and expiry dates required on the Certificate of Origin.
• Shipments to the private sector with the exception of pharmaceuticals require a certificate of conformity.
• Waybill required for each shipment
• If the goods are produced by origin(s) outside the United Kingdom, then a formal letter issued from the consigner company is required to confirm that the goods have been produced for their benefit
• All documents should have a recent date
• Exporters are reminded that there are some restrictions on trading with Iraq, though many have been relaxed.
• Contact the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment – Export Licensing Unit, Phone; [01] 661 4444 for full details

• Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote.